Inside a newly built greenhouse using specialty film made by SunXel on Thursday at Food Bank Farm. The film filters ultraviolet and infrared rays from the sun, keeping plants cool in the summer and warm in the winter. (Taylor Scott Richmond / The Herald)

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County program brings new tech to flood-impacted farmers

The Snohomish County Agriculture Office partnered with a Korean startup to utilize a new specialty greenhouse film.

Josiah Morgan, of Snohomish, holds an upside-down American flag during a “No Kings Day” rally along Broadway on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Everett, Washington. (Mike Henneke / The Herald)

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Protesters to call for ‘No Kings’ in Everett on Saturday

The rally on the Snohomish County campus will just be one of thousands across the nation against authoritarianism.

GeekFest showrunner, Nathan Mumm, outside of the Lynnwood Event Center where the event will be held this July on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Arts & Entertainment

GeekFest to be held in Lynnwood this year

After two years in Everett, the gaming convention moves to a new home starting in July.

Lake Stevens Mayor Brett Gailey speaks during a ceremony for the transfer of Cavalero Hill Park on Oct. 21, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens Mayor Brett Gailey announces resignation

Gailey, who made the announcement at the end of Tuesday’s meeting, said he is leaving for family reasons.…

John Glennon, executive director of hunger prevention services for Volunteers of America Western Washington, speaks during a listening session with on Gov. Bob Ferguson and Rep. Rick Larsen on Aug. 21 in Lynnwood. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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$25K matching pledge helps March Against Hunger

Volunteers of America received the promised donation from the EverTrust Foundation as part of the month-long campaign.

The Marysville Family YMCA mock trial team holds its second-place trophy after the Washington State Mock Trial Championship at the Pierce County Courthouse in Tacoma on Sunday, March 22, 2026. (Provided Photo)

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The Marysville YMCA mock trial team wins 2nd place

For the first time in program history, the team of high school students went to the state finals…

Bob Hammond, an employee at Red Pepper Pizzeria & Pasta, locks up after checking on the extent of flood damage inside on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Sultan, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Disaster loan center opens in Sultan

The center offers assistance to those impacted by the December flood and seeking low-interest relief.

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Barb Sleeper and Vanessa Miewald cut the ribbon at the new Mays Pond Playground celebration on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

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Childhood dream playground becomes reality in Bothell

After years of fundraising and persistence, Vanessa Miewald’s Mays Pond Playground celebrated an upgrade.

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Marysville students compete in conservation challenge

The winning teams earned the right to represent the region in the world KidWind and Solar Challenge.

Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney waves signs with supporters along Highway 9 on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Elections

Adam Fortney announces plans to run for Snohomish County sheriff again

The former sheriff said his campaign will focus on transparency and updating public safety leadership.

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County Council passes Nehring’s tax transparency policy

The measure requires increased public notice, on top of existing practices, whenever a tax increase is considered.

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Another Marysville field to get synthetic turf

The city is converting the second of three soccer fields at the Strawberry Fields Athletic Complex.

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Council members Nate Nehring and Jared Mead speak to students in the Jackson Board Room on the county campus for Civic Education Day, Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Everett, Washington.

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150 high school students attend Civic Education Day in Everett

Students met with elected officials and Snohomish County staff, who discussed how county government operates.

Snohomish residents look at initial designs for a new Snohomish civic campus on Saturday, May 3, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Snohomish seeks more affordable alternative to $55 million civic campus plans

A new plan would likely put public works in an off-site building and leave the police station unchanged.

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Snohomish County NAACP calls for Charter Commission ethics review

Director Janice Greene said the commission coordinator should not work for a paid lobbying firm.

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Arlington to plant trees for early Arbor Day celebration

All are invited to help expand the city’s urban forest at Saturday’s volunteer service opportunity.

Inside the retail area at Zulu’s Board Game Cafe on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 in Bothell, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County game stores offer more than just games

The owners of Around the Table Game Pub and Zulu’s Board Game Cafe in Bothell talk games, food…

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Snohomish County to receive $500K urban forest, salmon recovery grant

The state grant will fund data collection on urban trees to inform future salmon recovery projects.

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Lake Stevens museum construction is underway

The Lake Stevens Historical Society called for donations to help fund future exhibits.

A truck dumps sheet rock onto the floor at Airport Road Recycling & Transfer Station on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett transfer station closes for $2.25 million upgrade

The tipping floor, where 25-ton trucks dump waste daily, will be repaired with more durable material.